Artificial gravity - A countermeasure for zero gravityCurrent knowledge on artificial gravity is presented with emphasis placed on the unique characteristics of such an environment and their effects on crew performance and vehicle habitability. A parametric optimization of the vehicle size and operation is performed. The following set of 'optimum' parameter values is obtained: a cost of 15.8 billion dollars, a radius of 80 feet, a rotation rate of 4.8 rpm, and a g-value of 0.62. Consideration is also given to the problems of adaptation, retention of adaptation, and simultaneous adaptation to both nonrotating and rotating environments.
Document ID
19880028929
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Nicogossian, A. E. (NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Mccormack, P. D. (NASA Office of Space Science and Applications Washington, DC, United States)